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Health Effects

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Warnings:

WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from any surface, you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to control lead exposure. Carefully clean up with a wet? mop or HEPA vacuum. Before you start, find out how? to protect yourself and your family by contacting the U.S. EPA/Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424- LEAD (5323) or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not take internally. Wash thoroughly after handling. Close? container after each use. Protect from freezing. For additional safety information, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for this product. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Signs and symptoms: Defatting of the skin. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

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Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS:

Frequent or prolonged contact may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. Organic solvents may be absorbed into the body by inhalation and cause permanent damage to the nervous system, including the brain.

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Carcinogenicity:

Potentially carcinogenic components are typically only present in trace amounts. Due to the form of the product, exposure to the potentially carcinogenic components is not expected.

ACGIH Carcinogens:

Crystalline silica (CAS 14808-60-7) A2 Suspected h

First Aid:

Eye contact: Any material that contacts the eye should be washed out immediately with water. If easy to do, remove contact lenses. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.

Skin contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing and shoes and wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Oxygen or artificial respiration if needed. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Ingestion: Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Keep person under observation. If person becomes uncomfortable take to hospital along with these instructions.

Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically.

General advice: If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.